Learn about parking at Oakland International Airport. Find out the average rates for parking on-site and off-site. Understand the rules and regulations for Oakland Airport parking and where handicapped parking is located.

Driving Directions for Oakland International Airport

The coastal Oakland International Airport is tucked on a peninsula south of Oakland and west of San Leandro. The I-880 is to the east, just a few miles from the airport.

Take the 880 and get off at the 98 th Avenue or Hegenberger Road Exit. Either will bring you to the airport. Head west to Airport Drive/Ron Cowan Parkway and follow airport signs to the OAK parking garages.

Those traveling from downtown Oakland can take Bay Farm Island Bridge to Doolittle Drive. Drive through Shoreline Park and turn right onto Harbor Bay Parkway. Take the left onto Ron Cowan Parkway and follow airport signs.

Oakland International Airport Parking Rules and Locations

Enjoy a number of parking choices at Oakland International Airport. Options, from highest to lowest in price, include:

Premier Parking

Hourly Parking

Daily Parking

Economy Parking

Park and Call

Premier Parking is closest to the OAK terminal but the most costly. Pay just under $40 per day in this area. You do benefit from special credit card only lanes that make it quick and easy to leave the airport. You also get access to special terminal security checkpoints for quicker security scans.

Hourly parking is optimal for short-term parking. It's right in front of Terminals 1 and 2. Pay upwards of $4 an hour in this lot.

The Daily Lot is a short walk from the Oakland Airport terminals. Rates for daily parking are a little over $20 per day.

The Economy Lot is your best bet for budget Oakland International Airport parking. Free shuttle brings you to and from this parking lot. Some spaces are within walking distance of the terminals. Drivers pay $2 to $16 to park in this lot. Check the Oakland International Airport Website (www.flyoakland.com) for special discount offers.

Oakland Airport parking for the disabled traveler are found in the Premier, Hourly, Daily and Economy lots. All spaces are first-come, first-served. Those parking in the Hourly Lot are charged the rates four the Daily Lot. You must have proper identification to park in these handicapped places and receive the discounted parking rate.

Make sure your vehicle fits in one space. If your vehicle sticks into another spot, you'll be charged for two spots. If your parking job blocks traffic, your vehicle will be towed.

Vehicles cannot remain in Oakland Airport parking for more than 30 days. If you will be gone for longer than a moth, call the airport to make special arrangements.

The free Park & Call Lot is great for picking up passengers. Receive 30 minutes of free parking while you wait for your passenger's call. Once they're through baggage claim, you drive to the terminal to get them. The OAK Park & Call Lot is off John Glenn Drive.

Parking Alternatives Near Oakland Airport

There is a large OAK Park and Fly lot situated a mile from the airport at 82 98 th Avenue. You can park your car in this secure lot, receive free shuttle service to and from the airport and pay as little as $7 a day. When you use the OAK Park and Fly lot, you get a free USA Today newspaper and free luggage assistance. Another lot at 250 Hegenberger Road offers a discounted rate to anyone booking a reservation online.

If you need accommodations before or after your flight, ask about OAK Park, Sleep and Fly rates. You get hotel accommodations plus a parking spot at the hotel while you're away.

For more information or to get up-to-the-minute parking rates, call 510-563-3200. Find out about airport traffic and current parking availability by tuning into 1700 AM.